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Definition of self-concept in US English:

self-concept

noun

An idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one holds about oneself and the responses of others.

‘a self-concept is largely a reflection of the reactions of others towards the individual’

‘As children begin to incorporate both positive and negative information into their self-concepts, self-concept differentiation is likely to increase, leading to higher self-complexity.’

‘What is fascinating is that our actual and ideal self-concepts appear to be just as, or even more important than, perceptions of security.’

‘In conclusion, the findings suggest that adolescent girls from varying age groups, backgrounds, and school environments are in touch with their ethical self-concepts and related behavioral decisions.’

‘Your ideas about what others think of you hinge on your self-concept - your own beliefs about who you are.’

‘These children, raised in impoverished communities, must contend with gangs, violence, poverty, and many other impairing social factors that create negative self-concepts.’